Recycling ElectronicsThe City of Highland Park has partnered with the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO) to promote residential recycling of outdated, broken or unwanted household electronic equipment. For additional information and to see a list of accepted items, please see the Recycling Brochure.

Foam RecyclingThe recycling center is also accepting foam #6 as outlined on the Foam Recycling flyer. Please follow these guidelines:

Hours of OperationThe drop-off program is available to all Lake County residents and is open year-round on Tuesdays from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and on the first Saturday of each month from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 1180 Half Day Road. Please also note that the Center will not be open on Saturday, July 4, 2015 due to the Independence Day holiday and will instead open on Saturday, July 11, 2015.

BenefitsElectronics and foam recycling is a very critical program with many benefits to the environment. Recycled electronics means more free space in landfills and less pollution to ground soils and ground water from aging metals. Manufacturing with recycled materials significantly reduces pollution, carbon emissions and water and energy consumption.

Household Chemical Waste Drop-Off Collection EventsResidents can dispose of their household chemical waste (HCW) at SWALCO's facility in Gurnee, IL. Drop-off collection events are year-round; the second Saturday of each month and the fourth Monday of each month. Appointments are required. More information can be found on the HCW Collection Event flyer.